Tucker Carlson Defends Hitler, Calls Gaza Situation 'Wrong'

American host Tucker Carlson sparked controversy during a broadcast by discussing the possibility of war between Britain and Russia, and making remarks about World War II and Nazi Germany that surprised his interviewer. Carlson engaged in a debate with British politician Rees-Mogg regarding Russia's economic strength compared to the UK. Carlson argued that Russia's vast territory and natural resources dwarfed Britain's economy, while Rees-Mogg countered that Russia was an economic failure, deeply corrupt, and unable to properly utilize its resources.

The discussion then shifted to military matters, with Carlson downplaying Britain's military readiness against Russia's larger army. Carlson adopted a pro-Kremlin narrative, calling Ukraine a "protectorate" controlled by the US and NATO since 2014. Rees-Mogg stressed the need for Western strength, warning that weakness invites aggression.

The most alarming moment occurred when Carlson questioned Britain's involvement in World War II, suggesting it only harmed the British Empire. He then offered a mitigating interpretation of Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland, claiming it was justified because parts of Germany, including Prussia, had been transferred to another country. When Rees-Mogg expressed shock, Carlson responded with apparent sarcasm, "I guess I'm just a secret Nazi."

Carlson also criticized Israel's actions in the current Middle East conflict, drawing parallels between collective punishment and the Soviet Gulag. He stated, "It is always wrong to kill people who have done nothing wrong," and declared, "what is happening in Gaza is wrong." Carlson also accused the UK government of suppressing pro-Palestinian activists, a claim Rees-Mogg refuted, explaining restrictions target extremists and supporters of terrorism, not free political expression.